Hello. I am currently caretaker to my FIL who is currently struggling with pulmonary fibrosis (in addition to diabetic neuropathy). Has anyone out there been in a similar position? He has a walker and oxygen in addition to other meds. Do you have any ideas for making him more comfortable, etc? Please share your experiences/ ideas with me,
These caregivers have all shared some excellent advice. This article may be able to provide more tips and suggestions for helping your father-in-law find some comfort:
Caring for a Loved One with Lung Disease
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/Caring-for-a-Loved-One-with-Lung-Disease-200009.htm
It sounds like you already have some experience in working with the VA, but Agent Orange-related conditions can be tricky to secure benefits for. If you haven't already, I would consider doing some additional research or consulting with a VA specialist to ensure that your FIL is receiving the benefits he deserves for having bravely served his country.
I hope this helps!
My question for the nurses on here is my mom gets a monthly check by the village nurse for her INR. She always checks my mom's pulse ox and it's always 98-99%, which I know is very good. Does that correlate with her lung function at all, i.e. would that tell me that her lungs are doing their job pretty well at this point? My mom gets winded very easily from any exertion, but that's primarily from her severe aortic stenosis, I was told in the past by her cardiologist.